GWM H6 GT vs Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

GWM H6 GT in South Africa

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV

PHEV Ultra Plug-In Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 679,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 265 kW 🔧 530 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tiggo 7 PHEV
Fuel Economy Tiggo 7 PHEV
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality Tiggo 7 PHEV
🔑 Ownership Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo 7 PHEV starts ZAR 699900 cheaper H6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Tiggo 7 PHEV from ZAR 599,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec H6 GT Tiggo 7 PHEV
Engine Power 150 kW 265 kW
Torque 420 Nm 530 Nm
Engine Size 1999 cc 1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage 16.1 km/l 20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 192 mm 162 mm
Boot / Load Bay 460 l 626 l
Airbags 6 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 1740 kg 1870 kg
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 7 Year / 200 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Tiggo 7 PHEV has a slight advantage, but H6 GT remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 7 PHEV +33 pts
Efficiency Tiggo 7 PHEV +18 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality Tiggo 7 PHEV +11 pts
Ownership Tiggo 7 PHEV +4 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H6 GT

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Tiggo 7 PHEV

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT Tiggo 7 PHEV
Model Introduced Year 2023 2026
Generation First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning. Current South Africa Tiggo 7 PHEV range
Facelift History First-generation H6 GT launched in South Africa in 2023. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the hybrid system calibration and adjusted the chassis damping mapping for SA road conditions. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof option pairs with white, silver and red base colours. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec H6 GT Tiggo 7 PHEV
Ground Clearance 192 mm 162 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 2670 mm
Length 4653 mm 4553 mm
Width 1886 mm 1862 mm
Height 1695 mm 1686 mm
Kerb Weight 1740 kg 1870 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 2310 kg
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 460 l 626 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg -
Front Track Width 1560 mm 1570 mm
Rear Track Width 1570 mm 1570 mm
Turning Radius 11.8 m -
Load Bed Length 460 l 626 l
Load Bed Width - -
Front Legroom 1050 mm -
Rear Legroom 890 mm -
Front Headroom 990 mm -
Rear Headroom 960 mm -
Front Shoulder Room 1430 mm -
Rear Shoulder Room 1390 mm -
Boot Space Seats Folded 660 l 1672 l
Number of Doors 5 5
Max Payload - -
Boot Volume 460 l 626 l
Doors 5 5
Seats 5 5
Front Overhang 880 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 60 l
Rear Overhang 890 mm -
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 2200 kg 2310 kg
Ground Clearance Max 192 mm 162 mm
Ground Clearance Min 192 mm 162 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 192 mm 162 mm
Height Mm 1695 mm 1686 mm
Length Mm 4653 mm 4553 mm
Load Sill Height Low -
Loadbox Length Mm 460 l 626 l
Loadbox Width Mm - -
Payload Kg - -
Cargo Volume 460 l 626 l
Tare Mass Kg 1740 kg 1870 kg
Tracking System Optional -
Turning Circle 11.8 m -
Turning Circle M 11.8 m -
Width Mm 1886 mm 1862 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded 660 l 1672 l

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Tiggo 7 PHEV leads by 14 points

Tiggo 7 PHEV has a slight advantage, but H6 GT remains highly competitive.

Winner 84 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 74% confidence
84
#1 Winner

Tiggo 7 PHEV

74% data confidence 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Ownership 69
Performance 91
Efficiency 85
Safety 94
Practicality 76
Ownership 69
Leads by 14 points
70
#2

H6 GT

97% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 58
Performance 58
Efficiency 67
Safety 94
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 7 PHEV +33 Efficiency Tiggo 7 PHEV +18 Safety Level Practicality Tiggo 7 PHEV +11 Ownership Tiggo 7 PHEV +4

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Performance 91/100
Efficiency 85/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 76/100
Ownership 69/100

H6 GT

Performance 58/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV wins with 84 pts vs 70 pts for H6 GT

In structured scoring, Tiggo 7 PHEV emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H6 GT may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Tiggo 7 PHEV edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: H6 GT 67 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 85. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: H6 GT 94, Tiggo 7 PHEV 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: H6 GT 65, Tiggo 7 PHEV 69. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: H6 GT 65, Tiggo 7 PHEV 76. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 GT 58, Tiggo 7 PHEV 91. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Tiggo 7 PHEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tiggo 7 PHEV scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between H6 GT and Tiggo 7 PHEV in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 GT scores 58 vs 91.

Efficiency: H6 GT scores 67 vs 85.

Safety: H6 GT scores 94 vs 94.

Practicality: H6 GT scores 65 vs 76.

Ownership: H6 GT scores 65 vs 69.

Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 7 PHEV the advantage in this comparison.